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A new report suggests that Lunchables, which are offered on school lunch menus, contain lead, cadmium, sodium, and phthalates.

High levels of lead and sodium were recently found in the snack packages

The group found high levels of sodium and the presence of heavy metals in meal kits it tested. A Kraft Heinz spokesperson said all of its products meet strict safety standards.

A recent Consumer Reports study found chemicals in Lunchables that are harmful to humans. The organization is now pushing for a ban in schools.

Consumer Reports is calling on the U.S. government to remove Lunchables meal kits from school cafeterias that are subsidized by federal funds after testing by the advocacy group found concerning levels of sodium and heavy metals like lead.

Recent tests on these food items in both schools and stores has revealed some troubling information.

Some lunch and snack kits, including popular the Lunchables brand, have "potentially concerning" levels of heavy metals and phthalates, according to Consumer Reports testing.

“We don’t think anybody should regularly eat these products, and they definitely shouldn’t be considered a healthy school lunch,” said a chemist who led a study.

Recent tests on these food items in both schools and stores has revealed some troubling information.

Are Lunchables safe? Everything to know about the possible recall.